Lipped Adze

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Lipped Adze

Description

Wooden handled adze with metal blade turned up at both edges. Curved handle likely made of hickory.

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Manufacturer

E. Vansville Tool Works

Date made

1850 - 1890

Time Period

Mid to late 19th century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamp

Location

On blade

Transcription

"E VANSVILLE/TOOL WORKS"

Type

Carved

Location

On end of handle

Transcription

"J. P."

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Handle

Width

26 cm

Length

75.6 cm

Dimension Description

Blade

Width

26 cm

Materials

Material

Metal (iron), Metal (steel), Wood

Material Notes

Wooden handle is likely made of hickory.

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent